Why our brains resist change

For the first time ever we invite GUESTS into our curious conversation. Sarah Murray, Founder Director at edge Urban Design, and Alice Todd, Cofounder & Managing Director at SwimQuest Swimming Holidays, join us for our final episode in this series on the human side of change. They share their real life experience of leading their teams through periods of change – both externally and internally driven. We loved discussing their practical wisdom and the lessons they've learned along the way.

Debbie talks us through her research on the mechanics of individual change – habits, triggers, motivation. Bee contrasts this with what she's read about changing group behaviour – social norms, reaching a tipping point, peer influence, network effects. And together they reflect on the interplay between the two approaches and key takeaways for people trying to drive change in organisations – where to start and how to navigate the complexity. 

Continuous disruption, managing change fatigue, building adaptability as a skill rather than managing discrete change events... in this conversation we try to move on from doom mongering to exploring the skills we can build and rely on to thrive in a world of constant change.

The transition curve, processing loss, acknowledging emotions... this episode is all about the human experience of going through change.

Threat response, loss aversion, status quo bias... this episode is all about the neuroscience and psychology of change and change is fundamentally difficult at the individual level.

AI disruption, hybrid work evolution, economic uncertainty... the pace and volume of change in our current landscape is immense.